Basic
$8.76 – $16 per sq ft
Engineered American black walnut with a 2 mm wear layer, 5 in. planks, character grade with sapwood streaks, prefinished
How Much Does Walnut Floors Cost in Seattle, Washington?
Supply and install solid or engineered walnut hardwood flooring (American black walnut or Brazilian walnut), nail- or glue-down, per square foot of floor.
Walnut Floors in Seattle, Washington typically costs $10 to $18 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Walnut Floors in Seattle, Washington
$10 – $18
per sq ftPrices in Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for walnut floors.
National average: $9 – $16 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$10 – $18 per sq ft
Engineered American black walnut with a 3 mm wear layer, 5 in. planks, select grade with even chocolate tone, prefinished satin
Premium
$13 – $23 per sq ft
Wide 7 in. engineered walnut planks with a 4 mm wear layer, clear grade in long lengths, matte prefinish
Cost Breakdown in Seattle
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.21 – $7.49 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.22 – $7.50 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.12 – $2 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.75 – $1.33 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Seattle local market conditions.
Design styles
See how walnut floors looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Seattle style: Pacific Northwest modern and Japandi
Seattle design responds to gray light and wet climate: warm wood, large windows, natural texture and a clutter-free plan. Japandi, the Japanese-Scandinavian blend, is widely used locally and often paired with Northwest craft.
Work by Seattle designers first, then the styles Seattle draws from.
Built from
Modern living room
Photo: Mutuus Studio · Profile
Scandinavian kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Scandinavian living room
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Seattle Scandinavian · Profile
Farmhouse (Modern Farmhouse) kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: Collarte Interiors · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: Studio Novo · Profile
Modern interior
Photo: SUBU design architecture · Profile
Cost Factors in Seattle, Washington
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($4.05-$7.20 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.15-$5.60 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.08-$1.92 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.72-$1.28 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% above avg
Labor costs34.0% above avg
Labor costs in Seattle run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Walnut Floors, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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